Answer:
4.70 atm
Solution:
According to Boyle's Law, " The Volume of a given mass of gas at constant temperature is inversely proportinal to the applied Pressure". Mathmatically the initial and final states of gas are given as,
P₁ V₁ = P₂ V₂ ----------- (1)
Data Given;
P₁ = 1 atm (standard pressure)
V₁ = 4 L
P₂ = ??
V₂ = 0.85 L
Solving equation 1 for P₂,
P₂ = P₁ V₁ / V₂
Putting values,
P₂ = (1 atm × 4 L) ÷ 0.85 L
P₂ = 4.70 atm
Result:
As the volume has decreased from 4 L to 0.85 L, therefore, pressure got increased from 1 atm to 4.70 atm.
